Protestantism

» Brian Tubbs - What Motivates

What were the inner questions you had to answer for yourself.

What is God's will for my life? In what way can I make the most meaningful difference in the lives of others?
What will bring me the most inner fulfillment and contentment?

What did you think you would achieve by becoming a minister?

I didn't (and don't) expect to achieve anything per se in becoming a minister. However, if I can be the kind of minister God wants me to be, I think of the promise in Proverbs: "Delight thyself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."

Were any goals involved that being a minister would help fulfill?

In terms of career milestones...not so much. In terms of using my gifts and talents...I wanted a vocation that would allow me to: a) make a meaningful difference in people's lives, b) study, c) write, d) speak in public, and e) help build some kind of entity or presence that would outlast me.

Do you expect any special kind of rewards?

A big-screen TV, stock options, a nice car (no-make that a few nice cars), and a private jet.

Seriously....I'd have to think about that. My initial answer is to refer you to my previous answers. I would like to think that, on this earth, I would have the opportunity to support myself and my family by doing the work I love.

But...ultimately...what matters most is my reward in heaven. I have no expectation there, just a hope that I will hear those words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."